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[ODDS and EVENS] Makoto Hasebe, 40, Leaves Big Impact on the German Bundesliga
Former Samurai Blue captain Makoto Hasebe spent the bulk of his pro soccer career in Germany, earning the respect of his peers...
Basketball
Rui Hachimura Helps Lakers Edge Pelicans in NBA Play-In Tournament
Los Angeles Lakers starting forward Rui Hachimura had 13 points on 5-for-6 shooting in a narrow victory on the road against the...
Baseball
EDITORIAL | Ohtani Interpreter's Ruin Shows the Evil of Illegal Gambling
Ippei Mizuhara allegedly took over $16 million USD from the personal bank account of baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani to pay his own...
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/ 1 year ago[ICE TIME] Mao Shimada Claims Japan Junior High School Championships Title
Shimada outscores Ikura Kushida and Ami Nakai in Nagano to add the Japan Junior High School Championships crown to her glistening...
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Sports Talk
/ 1 year ago#19 Sports Talk ― Lord K2 Discusses His Passion for Sumo and Photography
Lord K2 reflects on showcasing the daily rhythm of the tradition-rich sport and capturing its essential characteristics in his new photography...
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Basketball
/ 1 year agoShiga Lakes Snap 18-Game Losing Streak, Focus on Improvement
The B.League's Shiga Lakes have had three head coaches this season. Current bench boss David Gomez is aiming to build a...
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/ 1 year agoYuki Ito Leads Japan's Sweep in Ski Jumping World Cup Event
Nozomi Maruyama and Sara Takanashi were the runner-up and third-place finisher in the women's ski jumping competition in Willingen, Germany.
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/ 1 year ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] How Far Will the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Bribery Scandal Reach?
As investigators continue to pore through evidence and issue indictments, will the Tokyo 2020 scandal envelop dozens or hundreds more individuals?
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Baseball
/ 1 year ago[NPB NOTEBOOK] Japan's Star-Studded Roster Set for World Baseball Classic
The two-time champions look to win back the World Baseball Classic title with some of the world's best players from NPB...
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/ 1 year ago[ODDS and EVENS] Snowboarder Reira Iwabuchi Continues to Push the Boundaries at Winter X Games
Executing difficult techniques on her snowboard is a never-ending quest for Reira Iwabuchi. The 21-year-old won the women's big air event...
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/ 1 year agoEDITORIAL | The IOC Plan to Welcome Back Russian Athletes Is a Foul Violation of the Olympic Spirit
In practice, the IOC position is simply toadying to authoritarian regimes and powerful interests while showing it is prepared to turn...
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Basketball
/ 1 year agoAlvark Tokyo Maintain High Level of Play Despite Injuries
In pursuit of a B.League title, the Alvark Tokyo have showcased their depth, including the talents of Ukrainian backup Ihor Boiarkin,...
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/ 1 year ago[ICE TIME] Kaori Sakamoto, Shun Sato Triumph at Winter National Sports Festival
Sakamoto and Sato deliver strong performances in their free skate routines to win the Winter National Sports Festival women's and men's...